2027 Kia Sportage · Trim vs trim

2027 Kia Sportage EX vs Hybrid EX: what's the difference?

The Hybrid EX costs $1,500 more. MSRPs exclude $1,495 , taxes, title and dealer fees. It starts at $32,290 with the 1.6L · 232 system, and the EX at $30,790 with the 2.5L gasoline . It also changes the engine and . It gets 41 , 13 more than the EX's 28. It makes 232 hp, 45 more than the EX's 187.

Our Sportage data has all 13 US 2027 , 18 trim/drive builds, LX Convenience, EX Panoramic Sunroof and X-Line Technology . It doesn't have paint, upholstery colors, two-tone roofs, , incentives, allocation guarantees and vehicle-specific towing/ calculations yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

EX, as it comes
EX$30,790
Hybrid EX, as it comes
Hybrid EX$32,290

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatEXHybrid EX
HorsepowerEX187 hpHybrid EX232 hp
Combined mpgEX28 mpgHybrid EX41 mpg
City mpgEX25 mpgHybrid EX40 mpg
Highway mpgEX33 mpgHybrid EX42 mpg
Cargo behind rear seatsEX39.6 cu ftHybrid EX39.5 cu ft
Parts
WhatEXHybrid EX
EngineEX2.5L gasoline four-cylinderHybrid EX1.6L turbo hybrid · 232 hp system
TransmissionEX8-speed automaticHybrid EX6-speed automatic

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The Hybrid EX, as it comes

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Hybrid EX

$32,290

 

2027 Hybrid EX7.1″ CLEARANCE108.5″ WHEELBASE18″ WHEELS
MPG
mpg
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Power
hp
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Cargo
ft³
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Clearance
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Packages & options

Powertrain

Comfort & tech

What your options change

This is a stock Hybrid EX. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • No Active AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Panoramic roof
Powertrain
1.6L turbo hybrid
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Torque
271 lb-ft · combined
City / hwy
40 / 42 mpg
Cargo, folded
73.7 cu ft · SAE, floor low
Rear legroom
41.3″
Tires
235/60R18 all-season tires
Seats
SynTex seat trim
Roof
Steel roof
Tailgate
Smart power liftgate
Ventilated seats
Not equipped
Surround view
Rear camera
Touchscreen
12.3″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Instruments
12.3″ panel with 4.2″ TFT
Towing
Up to 2,000 lb with trailer brakes; verify vehicle

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Lower starting price than the Sportage

2027 Sportage: $28,990

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Sportage: LX · SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Sportage

2027 Sportage: 268 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Sportage

2027 Sportage: 41 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.